unaffiliated
|un-a-ffil-i-at-ed|
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/ˌʌnəˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/
(affiliate)
connect or associate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaffiliated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'affiliate' which comes from Latin 'affiliatus', meaning 'adopted as a son'.
Historical Evolution
'affiliatus' transformed into the French word 'affilier', and eventually became the modern English word 'affiliate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'affiliate' meant 'to adopt as a son', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to officially attach or connect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially attached or connected to an organization or group.
The candidate is unaffiliated with any political party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40